Naper Settlement

The Naperville Heritage Society's Day of Giving is just weeks away! On July 25, we welcome the Naper Settlement community to come together to create amazing educational opportunities for learners of all ages! Stay tuned for more information on how YOU can make an impact.

Our President & CEO Rena Tamayo-Calabrese recently chatted with Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) about the history of Naper Settlement, summer activities at the museum, and more! Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/geA3mCxG

A few of our History Squad volunteers recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the Weed Ladies of the Naperville Heritage Society! The Weed Ladies are a group of volunteers at Naper Settlement who make beautiful floral arrangements with silk and dried flowers. 🌻🌹

Special thank you to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) for stopping by our first Farmers Market! Watch the video here to learn all about our market: https://lnkd.in/gMRvzUNk The Naper Settlement Farmers Market returns this Tuesday, July 2 from 3-7PM! We hope to see you there!

We had a groovy and rockin' time at our June Naper Nights! Check out our video recap to see all the fun we had. Naper Nights will be back on July 19-20 & August 16-17! For the lineup and tickets, visit: https://lnkd.in/grrd9gMd

Our first two Naper Nights of the summer were so much fun! 🎶 Thank you to everyone who joined us. Naper Nights will return next month on July 19-20! 🎸

We're seeking volunteers to rock out with us this summer at Naper Nights! You can volunteer as an individual, in a group, or with your company. 📅 Naper Nights dates: June 14-15, July 19-20, & August 16-17 🎸 Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/g-qNKtry

We're happy to share that we were voted the Best Historic Landmark/Attraction from West Suburban Living Magazine's Best of the West 2024! Thank you to all who voted for us. We appreciate your support! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gj7Mbvci

Sunday, May 19 was the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Birck Family Innovation Gateway, the new entrance to Naper Settlement's 13-acre site! Located at 523 S. Webster Street, the building is a state-of-the-art welcome center and the future home of our new digital experience. It also includes a new rental space available for wedding receptions, meetings, workshops, and more. Before entering our outdoor campus, visitors will now experience the "Naperville: Looking Back is Looking Forward" film that will educate and inspire you to play a role in the history of Naperville! 📷 Photo credit: Jeffrey Ross Photography - Ross Creative Works

Thank you to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) for attending our May edition of Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian! The presentation discussed our new exhibit, A Strong Back and A Strong Mind: 150 Years of the Naperville Fire Department. Watch the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gyCv7tN4